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Photograph of a group of people in Nevada, circa 1920s to 1940s

Date
1920 to 1949
Description
Description given with image: "A group of people with Delphine Squires in the front having lunch on grade at 69 mile post in Nevada."

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Film transparency of Lake Tahoe, Nevada, circa 1940s

Date
1940 to 1949
Description
A view of Lake Tahoe, Nevada, as seen through a stand of trees. A small marina with a few boats in the slips is visible in the foreground.

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Postcard of Mark Twain's cabin in Aurora, Nevada, 1915

Date
1915
Description
A picture postcard showing the exterior of Mark Twain's cabin in the mining town of Aurora, Nevada. The cabin and ground are covered with snow.

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Photograph of commencement for the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 1978

Date
1978
Description

Judge John Mowbray (left) and Dr. Brock Dixon (right) at a commencement ceremony at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV).

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Photograph of University of Nevada, Las Vegas, circa 1980s

Date
1980 to 1989
Description

Aerial view of track and Physical Education buildings at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) campus. Image is looking southwest.

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Letter and envelope from Mary Etta Syphus, Panaca, Nevada to John M. Bunker, Eldorado Canyon, Nevada

Date
1892-03-30
Description

From the Syphus-Bunker Papers (MS-00169). The folder contains an original handwritten letter, an envelope, a typed transcription of the same letter, and a copy of original letter attached.

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Equality Won! Day celebration at Equality Nevada Community Center, 708 South Sixth Street, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital image

Date
2011-10-01
Description
From the Dennis McBride Photograph Collection (PH-00263) -- LGBTQ+ events and organizations in Las Vegas, Nevada -- Digital images file. Notes from the donor, Dennis McBride: Equality Won! Day was a celebration of the successful passage of transgender-inclusive legislation at the Nevada State Legislature during the 2011 session. Individuals identified by the donor, Dennis McBride: Lauren Scott [Republican (transgender)]; Paul Aizley [Nevada State Assemblyman, District 41 (Democrat)]; David Parks [Nevada State Senator, District 7, Democrat (gay)]; Jane Heenan [transgender activist]

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Slide of the Hilton Hotel, Reno, Nevada, 1986

Date
1986
Description
A color image of the Hilton Hotel, located on Sierra Street in Reno. The central sign for the Hilton Hotel and Casino consists of a rainbow sprouting from two pots of gold. Another sign features a lollipop and the words, "Don't be a sucker. We're posting odds on every $1 slot." The Horseshow Hotel and Casino is also visible. Site Name: Hilton Hotel Casino (Reno, Nev.)

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Photograph of J.C. Kinnear, Jr., Nevada, 1960-1961

Date
1960 to 1961
Description
Black and white photograph of Mr. J.C. Kinnear, Jr., General Manager of Kennecott Copper Corporation, Nevada Mines Division.

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Kenneth Hughes on the Pahrump Ranch, Nevada: photographic print

Date
1937
Description

From the Nye County, Nevada Photograph Collection (PH-00221) -- Series IV. Pahrump, Nevada -- Subseries IV.A. Hughes Family. Kenneth Hughes wearing a new hat and vest purchased by his father. Model-T Ford in background belonged to a man named Red Hennis, who worked on the ranch.

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